Careers in Printing: The Original Information Media

Careers in Printing: The Original Information Media

Authors: Deanna Gentile, Sally Ann Flecker

Did you know that printing is one of the largest industries in the United States? More than one million people are employed in printing, or graphic communications. Read this book to learn more amazing facts about printing”and how you too can become part of this important information technology.

Here is a comprehensive, highly readable, lively guide to everything you need to know to pursue a successful career in the print and graphic communications industry:
¢ A profile of the fast-changing, technology-driven printing industry
¢ Up-to-date snapshots of industry market segments and opportunities
¢ Explanation of the major printing processes
¢ How digital technologies are shaping the industry
¢ Job descriptions, qualifications, and salaries
¢ A glossary of industry terms
¢ Colleges and universities offering courses in graphic communications
¢ Trade associations in your area
¢ And much, much more!


technology-driven printing industry
¢ Up-to-date snapshots of industry market segments and opportunities
¢ Explanation of the major printing processes
¢ How digital technologies are shaping the industry
¢ Job descriptions, qualifications, and salaries
¢ A glossary of industry terms
¢ Colleges and universities offering courses in graphic communications
¢ Trade associations in your area
¢ And much, much more!

Table of Contents: Chapter 1: The Beginning: Getting Acquainted ¢ Chapter 2: What You Should Know About: Printing Processes ¢ Chapter 3: Industry Outlook: Vital Signs ¢ Chapter 4: What You Should Know About: Print Markets ¢ Chapter 5: What You Should Know About: History of Print ¢ Chapter 6: The Crystal Ball: Does Print Have a Future? ¢ Chapter 7: Career Close-ups: Technical Roles: Prepress ¢ Chapter 8: Career Close-ups: Technical Roles: Press ¢ Chapter 9: Career Close-ups: Technical Roles: Bindery ¢ Chapter 10: Career Close-ups: Professional Roles ¢ Chapter 11: Resources: How to Get There ¢ Chapter 12: Resources: Schools ¢ Chapter 13: Resources: Associations ¢ Chapter 14: Resources: PIA/GATF Affiliates ¢ Chapter 15: Glossary: Learning the Lingo































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